Act 1: Annie Shares Her Story
PANEL 1 – Classroom wide shot
Annie stands by the whiteboard. Jaiden, Ben, and Alex are seated. One empty
chair for Amy.
Narration: Annie was expecting one more student, but Jaiden, Ben,
and Alex were already there.
Annie (smiling nervously): “Hello everyone, can I have your
attention, please?”
PANEL 2 – Close-up on Annie
Annie: “I’m not only here to teach… I’m also here to introduce my
book.”
PANEL 3 – Annie speaking confidently
Annie: “I have a learning disability, and I want people to
understand learning disability.”
Annie (smiling nervously): “Hello everyone,
can I have your attention, please?”
PANEL 2 – Close-up on Annie
Annie: “I’m not only here to teach… I’m also here to introduce my
book.”
PANEL 3 – Annie speaking confidently
Annie: “I have a learning disability, and I want people to
understand learning disability.”
PANEL 4 – Alex interrupts, leaning back with a
smirk
Alex: “How can you write a book if you have dyslexia, and you can’t
spell?”
PANEL 5 – Jaiden turns to Alex
Jaiden: “What’s your name, mate?”
Alex: “Alex. Why, what’s yours?”
Jaiden: “Jaiden. Just wondered.”
PANEL 6 – Alex raises an eyebrow
Alex: “Jaiden, I was about to ask Annie—what’s the book about?”
Jaiden: “Okay, Alex.”
PANEL 7 – Annie stays calm and smiling
Annie: “Now, now, guys… but thank you.
The book is called Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness.”
PANEL 8 – Alex challenges Annie again
Alex: “Why are you writing this book, Annie? You don’t look like you—”
(cut off mid-sentence for the next panel where she responds)
PANEL 4 – Alex interrupts, leaning back with a
smirk
Alex: “How can you write a book if you have dyslexia, and you can’t
spell?”
PANEL 5 – Jaiden turns to Alex
Jaiden: “What’s your name, mate?”
Alex: “Alex. Why, what’s yours?”
Jaiden: “Jaiden. Just wondered.”
PANEL 6 – Alex raises an eyebrow
Alex: “Jaiden, I was about to ask Annie—what’s the book about?”
Jaiden: “Okay, Alex.”
PANEL 7 – Annie stays calm and smiling
Annie: “Now, now, guys… but thank you.
The book is called Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness.”
Alex: “Why are you writing this book, Annie? You don’t look like you have a learning disability".
Alex: “Jaiden, I was about to ask Annie—what’s the book about?”
Jaiden: “Okay, Alex.”
PANEL 7 – Annie stays calm and smiling
Annie: “Now, now, guys… but thank you.
The book is called Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness.”
PANEL 8 – Alex challenges Annie again
Alex: “Why are you writing this book, Annie? You don’t look like
you have a learning disability.”
PANEL 9 – Close-up on Annie, taking a breath
Annie: “Exactly, Alex. I’m writing it because some disabilities are
hidden, and others are visible.”
Amy: “Sorry, I’m late! One of my children is unwell, and I had to wait for childcare.”
Annie: “No problem, Amy.
I’ll email you what you missed today.”
Amy: “Thank you, Annie.”
PANEL 11 – Ben and Jaiden leaning forward,
curious
Narration: Ben and Jaiden were fascinated by the book.
Narration: Amy had missed the whole morning session.
Thought bubble: “Life can be hard when
people don’t understand you.”
Clock showing time passing (Annie was
telling her journey)
Themes:
Annie’s journey
Why this book matters
Meeting students, parents, teachers, and
people with disabilities
2. Comic/Graphic Version (Storyboard
Style)
Title Panel: “My Voice, My Story”
(Background: Simple school or community
Centre backdrop)
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